Should we still treat asymptomatic <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> and <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> contacts in the era of NAATs? Reviewing data from the GetaKit study to inform practice

Our results suggest that blanket recommendations to treat or defer treatment seems inappropriate. More nuance is required. Empiric treatment of all NG and CT contacts will likely result in mass overuse of antibiotics. In contrast, deferring treatment seems inappropriate for asymptomatic females who are ≤24 years old and for anyone who cannot immediately obtain testing and treatment.